CSSF Category Awards: 2017
Mammalian Biology

Senior Division

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S1307 — First Place

Krish B. Kapadia, Grade 10
Anjay Saklecha, Grade 10
Salivary Occludin: A Novel Biomarker for Concussion
Advisor: Dr. Erez Podoly
School: Harker (The) School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

S1311 — Second Place

Miranda Li, Grade 11
Impact of Substance Use on Cytokine Levels in Healthy Female Individuals
Advisor: Ms. Hazel Huang
School: Crescenta Valley High School, La Crescenta, Los Angeles County

S1313 — Third Place

Matthew-Keane Q. Wang, Grade 11
Characterization of the Osteochondral Interface by Digital Volumetric Imaging: A 3-D Study of Osteoarthritis
Advisor: Ms. Elaine Gillum
School: Scripps Ranch High School, San Diego, San Diego County

S1312 — Fourth Place

Alexander B. Vu, Grade 11
The Effect of Probiotics on the Passage of Allergens through the Intestinal Epithelium
Advisor: Dr. Rita Huff
School: Valley Christian High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

S1309 — Honorable Mention

Nithya Krishnamurthy, Grade 11
Hippocampal Theta Phase Precession Adapts to Changing Place Fields: Implications for Episodic Memory
Advisor: Dr. Douglas Nitz
School: Canyon Crest Academy, San Diego, San Diego County

S1310 — Honorable Mention

Afelix Le, Grade 11
Environmental Enrichment Can Have a Positive or Negative Effect on Long Term Memory
Advisor: Dr. Christine Gall
School: California Academy of Mathematics & Science, Carson, Los Angeles County